Chapter 8: Kitsune No Keiko, the 10-tailed Kitsune

It didn't take long before Nel's plan of early parenthood fails. Upon entering the 4th, both she and Hanataro went face to face with Unohana. The healer somehow knew about Nel's intention and spend a long time teaching her about the birds and bees, and the talk, and those educational videos, and the worst of all, the one video that could make the most strong willed of the 11th division members fall to their knees, the miracle of childbirth. After all that (and after some time in a fetal position at the corner of the room), Nel and Hanataro promise not to make any intention of a child until further notice, at least another decade or so, or until both of them gets over the whole childbirth thing. That was a month ago. A month since Ranko came back from his first mission as captain. Along with Yachiru, Hanataro, Ichigo, Rukia, and Unohana, they all venture into the ruins of Hueco Mundo. While there, Ichigo and Rukia were united with Nel, and more shockingly, the whole group, minus Ranko, were met with Gin Ichimaru and the former espada, Halibel. After the mission, Halibel and Nel were hired as assistants for Ranko, and Gin was reunited with his beloved Rangiku, along with his old position at the 3rd. A month since that happen. Also, did I forget to mention that Hisana and Momo are already in month four of the whole pregnancy thing? Even the level-headed Byakuya couldn't handle his wife's mood swings. It wasn't until a month after that when Ranko had a talk with someone he hasn't talk to in a while.


It was nighttime, and the Komamura family were asleep. Soifon and Komamura were in their bedroom (sleeping, you perverted idiots). Ayame was in her's, sleeping adorably with her toy plushie, which was ironically a cat (Yoruichi must have rub off on her). And Ranko was at his, though through years of sleeping on roofs at district 80 to avoid hoodlum scums, he had trouble sleeping in a comfortable bed, even after 4 months. So instead, his head was plastered to the floor, with his upper body out of bed while the lower was still in it. One look at him, people will think he is sleeping like an idiot. But in his perspective, he is more than just sleeping. He is actually conversing with someone inside. Someone he hasn't talked to in a while...


Ranko's mindscape

Ranko was standing in the middle of a field. It was luscious green, filled with colorful and exotic flowers. Trees are planted everywhere, many filled with fruits. The sky was blue as day, with some clouds floating by. Scurrying across the fields are foxes, but these are not your average foxes. These are kitsunes, Ranko's affiliation. Many have one tails, others two, some even has three! They all vary in many colors; red, brown, blonde, green, black, and, no surprise, pink along with white. It was peaceful. Standing in the middle of the meadow was a woman. Standing no bigger than 5 foot 7, wearing a beautiful white kimono, with the edges colored black. Her skin was pale, but not too pale, almost as if she was wearing make-up, except she is not. Her hair was nice and kept, colored white. Her figure was one many women would kill for. Her hips were wide, but not too wide. Her chest was the size no man could resist, the size where it is 1-2 cup sizes bigger than Matsumoto. Yet, even if her figure could cause heads to turn, it was the beauty of her face that can capture attention. Her skin was smooth, with her glorious and mesmerizing red eyes. She had ears of a kitsune's, along with two tails behind her. Though two tails would state she is another kitsune, this is not true. Ranko knows who this woman is. She simply chose two tails because if she use her true form, it would cause a panic. That, or kids from the districts would glomp her for a 'doggie'. There is no doubt who this woman is. She is...

"Keiko. It's been a while."

The female Kitsune looked at Ranko and smiled.

"Hello Rankuro. It has been a while." she answered, her voice sounding as a noble, and yet, sounds so young.

"So any reason why I'm speaking to you? Last I remember, you told me its time for me to learn on my own."

"I did, but lately I've been having some thoughts and now I believe want to do it."

"What is it?" Ranko asked. In his whole life, Keiko was always been there him. Whenever he is near death, either by disease or brutal assualt, she releases her chakra into his body for faster regeneration abilities. It also gave him faster speed, which he can appear anywhere fast to the naked eye. He dematerializes from where he was standing, and he materializes to where he wants to go. He simply calls it Materialization. So whatever Keiko needs something, he tries to repay her. So far, he has gotten nothing.

"I want to leave this place. Not from the seal, but this mindscape. I want to feel the outside world."

"Really!? Are you sure? It is a hefty choice. And let's not forget how much time I would need to perform this." Ranko replied, a little amazed, which cause Keiko to giggle.

"Oh don't fret, Rankuro-kun, I know how. It would take a few hours for me to make a body and appear outside of the seal. You can just go back and enjoy your sleep."

"Wait a minute, if you know how, how come you didn't do it some time ago?"

"I was waiting for the right time."

"Oh, okay. Anything else?"

"Two things. One, can I meet your family and girlfriend and friend as well?"

"You knew!? Ugh, fine. Whats the second?" groaned Ranko.

"I'm going to train you to hone your skills." Said Keiko bluntly.

"Say what! Why!?"

"Because Hisana is pregnant and I don't think you have the heart to fight her if she asks you to spar." Keiko answered, smirking.

"Good point. One more thing. You ARE going to appear with clothes, right? I don't want my parents freaking out about a naked Kitsune in the house."

"Don't worry, I will. Oh, and before I forget, when I perform the ritual, your body will encumbered some side effects."

"Will it be temporarily?"

"Permanent actually. But don't fret, it won't be life threatening."

"Hope so. Good night Keiko, meet you in the morning."

"You too."


It was morning already, and the alarm clock just went off. Ranko woke up and hit the snooze button. He then remember last night's dream.

'Funny, usually Keiko sends a heads up while I'm awake. Che, she was probably just messing with my head.'

"RANKURO KOMAMURA!" screamed his mom, clearly pissed about something.

"What?!"

"WHY IS THERE A TWO TAIL FEMALE KITSUNE WITH A FIGURE THAT PUTS MATSUMOTO TO SHAME IN THE LIVING ROOM!?"

"Oh shit, it wasn't a dream."


As Ranko is getting dress, the rest of the family were at the living room, glaring at the kitsune. Well, Soifon was. Komamura was staring in curiosity, and Ayame was playing with the stranger's tails. Ranko got down from putting on a fresh layer of clothing, and saw the situation. Everyone turned and were slack jawed of his appearance. (Minus Keiko)

"Uh, whats wrong?" Ranko asked.

"Did you do something to your hair?" said Soifon.

"Huh?" Ranko turned to the nearest mirror and was astonished of what he saw. His pink hair is no longer there. Instead, it is now white, silvery hair. He checked his tail and was shocked to see that there is now a second tail that grew out of him. To say he was surprise was an understatement.

"What the hell happened to me?!"

"Don't change the subject! Who is this woman!?"

"Don't change the-?! You asked me about my hair?!"

"That was a rhetorical question! Now answer me! Who is this woman?! You're not cheating on Yachiru, are you?!"

"Hell no! That's Keiko! The Kitsune biju that resides in me!"

"Say what!"

Soifon and Komamura stared at Keiko in total shock, who waved backed. Just then, knocking can be heard. The door open to reveal Yachiru, Hanataro, and Nel.

"Hey, Ran-kun! We're going to get breakfast, wanna come?"

"Uh, not right now."

"Huh, why? And why is your hair white and also have two tails?" asked Yachiru, shocked that her boyfriend could reject breakfast and his sudden change in appearance.

"Well, its her." He answered, pointing to the two tailed Kitsune sitting at the couch. The trio took a good look at her and jaws hit the ground. Never in their life have they ever met such a stunning woman. It took them a few moments to compose themselves, which led to Yachiru asking a question.

"Um, who is she?"

"That" answered Ranko, "is Kitsune No Keiko, the biju who lives in me."

"NANI?!"

"uh," said Keiko, sweatdropping, "Perhaps I should explain this."


Twenty minutes and one explanation later...

"-that sums up everything." Keiko said after explaining the whole 'Most powerful Kitsune' business. The trio nodded their heads after hearing everything. Nel spoked,

"So, are we going to get breakfast or not?"

"Depends, where though?" Asked Ranko.

"At Ken-chan's place!"

"Hell no! I don't feel like fighting them!"

"We're having ramen.."

"I'M IN!"

"Sweet! Keiko, wanna join?"

"Huh?" Keiko looked up from her plate. It turns out she was eating a stack of pancakes while also explaining the whole biju thing.

"We're having ramen..."

"I'M in as well!" shouted a vigorous Keiko.

"I wanna come too!" pouted Ayame. Ranko smiled,

"Sure, you can come."

"Yay!" Ayame got up from her seat and to everyone's amazement, she hanged on from Ranko's left shoulder. Komamura took notice of this.

"Rankuro, if I wouldn't know better, I would say you look like Kenpachi from when Yachiru was smaller.

"Great, more reasons for Zaraki to fight me." muttered Ranko. "Alright then lets head out."


The walk to the 11th was one Ranko would, no WILL remember. Well, how often do you see a busty bombshell in a form of a kitsune with two tails follow by the new Shinigami arrancar couple follow by the Lieutenant of the 11th who is also the daughter of the bloodthirsty captain and sweet yet scary captain whose boyfriend is Captain of the 9th who is a Kitsune who now has silver hair along with two tails who also has a little soifon clone in fox form perch on his shoulder. If one could guess, they could have sworn it was a younger, less blood crazed Zaraki. Something special huh?

Thought so. Anyways...

The group mad it to the 11th where no doubt fighting and screams of pain and suffering could be heard. The group entered to the training grounds, where every other 11th member brutes are no doubt training, or to be more precise, beating each other to a pulp. Amazingly, no one notice them except for two men coming toward them; Ikkaku Madarame, the bald 3rd seat, and Yumichika Ayasegwa, the self-proclaim beautiful narcissist 5th seat.

"Hey, Rankuro-taicho, came for breakfast? We have ramen." invited Ikkaku.

"Yup. Though I'm surprise someone like Yumichika here would eat something like that. After all, it isn't something a beautiful person should eat." Said Ranko smirking at Yumichika's pissed off expression.

"What was that," he gritted through his teeth, "at least I'm more stunning than you. I bet you can't find one kitsune who is far more beautiful than I."

"Look at the woman next to me." The two 11th members turned their heads and their jaws hit the ground. Keiko simply giggled at their reactions, more so at Ikkaku, who was staring at her chest, then her eyes, then chest, then eyes, and so on, while Yumichika just stared of sheer amazement of such beauty standing in front him.

"Well, aren't we here for ramen or not?" This snapped Yumichika while Ikkaku was still staring.

"Pardon us of our behaviour, miss...?"

"Komamura Keiko."

"Wait, you're an Komamura? Ranko-taicho, I thought it was just you, your sister, and the two captains."

"Well, it's complicated, but rest assured she is part of family. Anyways, where is Kenpachi?"

"Brooding," answered Yumichika without hesitation. "He hasn't gotten a good fight in a long time. I don't think there is anything that could snap him out of it. Not even his wife and daughter could do it."

"Hmm, well, I got an idea. I was hoping to avoid it, but there is only one way." Ranko walk to the middle of the training grounds, causing everyone to stop and look at him. Noticing of how everyone is now looking at him, he took a deep breath and...

"OI, KENPACHI! I CHALLENGE YOU TO A SPAR! COME OUT AND FACE ME, OR ARE YOU CHICKEN TO DO IT!"

If anyone were shocked, that was an understatement. They all had their eyes bulging out, jaws hanging, and almost all of them thinking 'is this kid freakin insane?!' Well who wouldn't? After all, no one had the balls to face Kenpachi, let alone challenge him of all people. The one to break the silence was Ikkaku.

"What the hell was that!? Do you want to die this early?! Do you have any idea what you just done!?"

"Uh, challenge your captain into fight?"

"That and facing your own funeral."

"Oh come on, it doesn't seem that bad." Reassured Ranko, who has no freakin idea that he just jinxed himself. A moment later, a booming amount of spiritual pressure blanket the whole yard, causing everyone to fall to their knees, except for Yachiru, who is immune to it, and Ranko, who has stronger pressure. A loud booming explosion is seen in front of Ranko. As the explosion clears, everyone can see Kenpachi smiling as if he was going to a fight of the century.

"So, you think you got the balls to fight me? I'm impressed. Lets see if you are worthy of lasting long enough, or even lay a scratch on me." Ranko smirked at Kenpachi's comment and summon his sword in his hand.

"Well, I've heard you were itching for a fight for a long time, so I thought, what the heck, I'll do it. Now, enough chatter. Shall we fight?" said Ranko as Kenpachi smile a bigger smile and bring up his bare sword.

"Yeah, lets fight."

The two captains get in position, causing many of the spectators to look at pure amazement. Two captains fighting? The ten tail kitsune holder of the 9th vs. the bloodthirsty demon captain of the 11th. Many of them got some seats, popcorn, sodas, sakes, and cameras. Whatever is going to happen right now, many of them will truly remember it.